This document provides pedigree information for the chestnut filly Sophie's Choice, sired by Visionaire, a champion freshman sire in South Africa, out of the mare Sophie's Choice who has had 3 winners from her previous foals. Sophie's Choice traces back through successful racing families to the influential broodmare Royal Diamond.
This document provides pedigree information for the chestnut filly Sophie's Choice, sired by Visionaire, a champion freshman sire in South Africa, out of the mare Sophie's Choice who has had 3 winners from her previous foals. Sophie's Choice traces back through successful racing families to the influential broodmare Royal Diamond.
This document provides pedigree information for the chestnut filly Sophie's Choice, sired by Visionaire, a champion freshman sire in South Africa, out of the mare Sophie's Choice who has had 3 winners from her previous foals. Sophie's Choice traces back through successful racing families to the influential broodmare Royal Diamond.
This document provides pedigree information for the chestnut filly Sophie's Choice, sired by Visionaire, a champion freshman sire in South Africa, out of the mare Sophie's Choice who has had 3 winners from her previous foals. Sophie's Choice traces back through successful racing families to the influential broodmare Royal Diamond.
Gone West (USA) Visionaire (USA) Grand Slam (USA) Bright Candles (USA) French Deputy (USA) Scarlet Tango (USA) 16SOPHIE'S CHOICE Silver Tango (USA) Chestnut Filly Nureyev (USA) (4th produce) Russian Revival (USA) 13/10/2016 Sophie's Choice Memories (USA) 2004 Lustra (USA) Choice Royal Diamond
By VISIONAIRE (USA) (2005 - Stud USA 2010, Imp. 2011), Champion Freshman sire in 2015 in SA. 5 wins, at 1300 - 1700m, inc. King's Bishop S, Gr.1, Gotham S, Gr.3, 3rd Risen Star S, Gr.3, Northern Dancer S, Gr.3, etc. Sire in USA of SW BACOPA BREEZE and SP Outlook. Half-brother to SW SCARLET STRIKE. Sire in SA of winners TAKINGTHEPEACE (Gr.1), HEAPS OF FUN, ROYAL PLEASURE, AFRICA RISING, THE THINKER, Visuality (Gr.1/p), Lala (Gr.2/p), Vilakazi (Gr.3,pl), Fantasy Quest, Secret Vision, Supercilios, Breakfast Club, Comme-Ci-Comme-Ca, Streetwear, Founding Father, We're Watching You, etc.
1st dam SOPHIE'S CHOICE, 5 wins, R240,450, at 4 to 5, 1400 - 1600m, placed 8 times; dam of 3 previous foals; 3 runners; 1 winner inc.: Decision Time (14 c. by Await The Dawn (USA)): winner, R63,775, 1200m, placed, from 4 starts.
2nd dam CHOICE, 3 wins, R111,475, at 2 to 3, 1400 - 2000m, inc. Ernst And Young Fillies Stakes, L, placed 5 times, Half sister to PRINCELY HEIR, RUSTY PELICAN; dam of 12 foals; 9 runners; 8 winners inc.: Choose The Groove (c. by Rambo Dancer (CAN)): 5 wins, R211,835, 1300 - 1600m, 10 places. Ransom (f. by Rambo Dancer (CAN)): winner, R36,250, at 3, 1800m; dam of 3 winners: Bajan Fantasy: 4 wins, R303,800, at 3, 1600 - 1800m, placed 6 times.
3rd dam ROYAL DIAMOND (by Royal Prerogative (GB)), 2 wins, R9,105, at 3, 1000m, placed, from only 6 starts; Own sister to ROYAL GLITTER, CROWN, Crown Treasure, Crowned King;Half sister to Crowning; dam of 14 foals; 11 runners; 11 winners: RUSTY PELICAN: 6 wins, R458,775, at 3 to 4, 1200 - 1900m, inc. Premium Stakes, Gr.2, John Skeaping Trophy, Gr.2, Nomads Charity Hcp, L, placed 7 times, inc. 2nd Daily News Two Thousand, Gr.1, The Dingaans, Gr.2, Computaform Stakes (WFA), Gr.2, Port Natal H, L, 3rd Bloodline Classic Gr.1, 4th J&B Met Gr.1. PRINCELY HEIR: 8 wins, R458,938, at 2 to 6, 1200 - 1800m, inc. Fairview 3YO Stakes, L, placed 11 times, inc. 2nd Tony Ruffel Hcp, L, Darley Arabian Open Hcp, L. Royal Fury: winner, R11,640, at 4, 1200m, placed twice, from only 2 starts; dam of 8 winners: RIGHT ROYAL RAGE: 5 wins, R219,900, at 3 to 5, 1400 - 1600m, inc. Green Point S, Gr.2, placed 5 times, inc. 2nd Green Point S, Gr.2. GUNS FOR HIRE(ZIM): 6 wins, in Zimbabwe, 1000 - 2700m, inc. OK Grand Challenge, Gr.2, placed 9 times, inc. 2nd Castle Tankard, Gr.2, 3rd The Republic Cup Gr.2.
4th dam Bejewel(AUS), 7 wins and R14,085, at 2 to 4, 900 - 2200m, placed 12 times, 3rd B & H Fillies Guineas, Gr.1, 4th Natal Oaks, Gr.1; dam of 11 foals; 11 runners; 10 winners inc.: ROYAL GLITTER: 4 wins, SA Nursery, Gr.1, 4th Stuttafords Cup, Gr.1; dam of: Come Dance: 3 wins, R96,525, placed 9 times, inc. 2nd Chairmans Juvenile H, L. Cheko's Pride: 4 wins, R149,025, placed 12 times, inc. 2nd Woolavington H, L. CROWN: 7 wins, R64,175, inc. Cinzano S, L, 2nd Administrators Trophy, Gr.3. Crown Treasure: 2 wins, R17,575, 3rd Oaks Trial H, L; dam of 1 winner. Crowning: 4 wins, R42,800, 2nd Strelitzia S, Gr.3, Fillies Nursery, L; dam of 6 winners: Gilded Cage: 8 wins, in SA and Maur, 3rd Smirnoff Futurity, Gr.1, SA Nursery, Gr.2. Laurels: 9 wins, R494,310, placed 23 times, inc. 2nd Christmas Handicap, Gr.3 (twice). Maillot Jaune: 2 wins, R90,610, placed 4 times, inc. 3rd Woolavington Handicap, L. Culminate: placed twice; dam of OUTCOME: 10 wins, R611,170, Garden Province S, Gr.1.
